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Old 02-11-2004, 08:57 PM   #1
sanjaya
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what do i do after i unpack the tar.gz

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im using Red Had Linux 9 -

i unpack the tar.gz file and use

./ configure
make
make install

then what do i do next how to install the software


pls tell me
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Old 02-11-2004, 08:58 PM   #2
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It should be all set after that. Read the README contained in the compressed file for directions on how to run the program.
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